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A Russian Supreme Court has confirmed receiving a request from the country’s prosecutor general’s office to remove the Taliban from its list of banned organizations, potentially ending the group’s designation as a terrorist organization after more than two decades, according to state news agency TASS.
The Taliban was first added to Russia’s list of banned groups in 2003 and has remained there since. The move follows a bill passed by Russia’s lower house of parliament late last year that paved the way for the Taliban’s removal from the terror list.
Russia has taken a notably different approach to the Taliban compared to many Western nations. While most countries closed their embassies in Kabul after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, Russia kept its diplomatic mission open and quickly established contact with the group. Moscow’s ambassador met with Taliban officials shortly after they seized control of Afghanistan’s capital, signaling a willingness to engage with the new rulers.
The international community remains divided on how to deal with the Taliban, which has now held power for three years without facing significant opposition. Some countries, particularly in Central Asia, have already taken steps toward normalization. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have removed the Taliban from their lists of terrorist organizations, though the group remains banned in Canada and, for now, in Russia. The European Union and United Nations have not classified the Taliban as a terrorist organization but have maintained sanctions against its leaders.
If Russia proceeds with the delisting, it could further legitimize the Taliban’s rule and deepen Moscow’s diplomatic and economic ties with Afghanistan. Analysts suggest that Russia’s approach is driven by regional security concerns and a strategic interest in countering Western influence in Central Asia. The Taliban, meanwhile, has sought international recognition by pledging to curb extremist activities and participate in regional trade. However, its harsh governance and severe restrictions on women’s rights continue to draw widespread condemnation.
As Russia moves closer to formalizing its engagement with the Taliban, the decision could influence other nations to reconsider their stance. However, the group’s long-term acceptance on the global stage remains uncertain, given ongoing human rights abuses and security concerns. The international community will be watching closely to see whether Russia’s move leads to broader shifts in how the world engages with Afghanistan’s rulers.
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